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Staking

Locking up coins to help secure a proof-of-stake network in return for rewards.

CryptoIntermediate

Definition

Stakers earn a yield paid in the network's coin. The coins may be locked or take time to withdraw, and rewards can be reduced if validators misbehave.

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